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CONCERT PART 1 1. NAOUSA, LYKION ELLINIDON XANTHI COSTUME Is called Gennitsaros and is usually worn with a mask during the Carnival period in Naoussa. The mask was used as a form of camouflage. The traditional Tsolia costume is worn with the chest heavily adorned with silver coins. 1: SKAROS: A musical introduction 2. MAKRINITSA: A dance replicating the falling off the cliff to their deaths by the women of Zolongo 3. BOULES DANCES Always danced by males even the role of the bride and is performed during the Carnival season. A. NIZAMIKOS: A circular all male dances called Boules & Gennitsaros B. PATRONA: A dance from Central Macedonia 2. CHILDREN’S GROUP: KIMI EVIA COSTUME A white cotton blouse is worn underneath and for special occasions is made of silk with embroidery on the bodice. A black pleated long pinafore is worn on top. The waistcoat has broad sleeves and is velvet with gold braid. A yellow cotton scarf is worn on the head which is trimmed. DANCES 1. PALAMAKIA: This dance has taken its name from the movement of the hands that clap to the rhythm of the music while dancing. 2. KASTORIANO: Originating from the Macedonian region of Kastoria, this dance is about Penelope Karana. It asks her who her mother-in-law will be, but Penelope is playing hard to get “pizma”. 3. KOULOURGIOTIKO: From the region of Koulouri in Salamina. It is a form of Hasaposerviko that is dance in many regions in Greece and known under the Makelarokos in Asia Minor or Hasaposeviko in Macedonia. The Dance’s name originates from the occupation of a butcher “Hasapi”. 3. THRAKI: KAROTI EVROU &METAXADES COSTUME Karoti women wear a sleeveless panelled dress. A distinctive feature is the elaborate belt with a large buckle. On the back are colourful ribbons called “sirikia”. The number of ribbons indicates the amount of proxies bestowed on the girl, showing her desirability. The head is adorned with a scarf & flowers. The Metaxades women wear a white cotton dress “foustani” overlayed by a black sleeveless dress. This pinafore features two openings to facilitate breast feeding. Jewellery of coins, adorns the front of the dress. The head dress consists of a scarf “mandili” decorated with flowers. Men wear wide dark woollen pants called “poutouri.” With a white shirt, “poukamiso” and a waistcoat “yeleki” which differs from village to village. A black sash is tied at the waist. DANCES 1. LIANOHORTAROUDIA. Is the most popular dance in Thraki and is known throughout Greece. 2. SE AFTO TO ALONI TO FARDI 3. SOUFLIOUTOUDA. A female dance from the region of Soufli 4. MANTILATOS. This is danced by both men and women and does not require holding of hands. It can be danced to various tunes and females carry a triangular handkerchief “mandili”. It was usually danced during weddings 5. TRIPODI. The name of this dance derives from the way the foot is stamped on the floor during its performance. 6. SINGATHISTOS A joyful dance for both sexes and popular in Thraki PROGRAMME 4. THESSALIA KARAGOUNA COSTUME Found in the plains of Thessaly and in the villages of Karagouni in Kambos. They were simple people living in cane huts working on the land. A white pinafore is layered with a waistcoat. The sleeves are to the elbow and the breast open. Two aprons are worn, the top one made out of felt. A scarf is worn on the head, decorated with gold coins. DANCES: 1. SVARNIARA: A slow dance from Thessaly that is danced in a circle. It is always performed prior to the Karagouna dance. 2. KARAGOUNA: A female dance named after the people of Karagouni. The dance features females dancing slowly, surveying the growing wheat in the fields with the realisation that it will be a good harvest the dance becomes faster. 3. PILIORITIKO: Danced in the region of Pilio. 4. FISOUNI: A popular ladies dance in Thessaly, Epirus and the Preveza. Its name comes from the winds “fisouni” that prevail in that region. 5. SIRTO METSOVOU: Danced throughout Thessaly and Epirus. 6. TSITSIRAS OR KOFTOS: Danced in Thessaly, Epirus and the island of Lefkada 5. SARAKATSANES-IPEROS COSTUME The Sarakastani were a nomadic people moving as far up to the South Balkans and across to Asia Minor in search of pastures. They lived in woven huts and reared goats and sheep. Every item of clothing was handmade except for jewellery and shoes. The girl’s blouse “sokaiya” is made of heavy cotton with stitching and lace. A sleeveless vest is worn as well as a pleated skirt decorated with silver braid and trimming. The apron is trimmed with lace and cross-stitch. The jewellery worn on the breast is called “stavrota,” the hair is covered with a black head scarf and hand woven leg warmer “kaltsounia” worn on the feet for warmth. The males wear a white skirt “foustanella” a black vest and silver “stavrota” jewellery adorns the breast. “Tsharouhia” are worn on the feet. DANCES: 1. PAPAROUNES. A “sirtos” dance of the Sarakatsanes region. 2. TSAMIKO DESPO-AETOS: A historic dance 3. SOUZANA: This dance is from the Karditsa region and features a pyramid formation by the men 3. KANGELI. A dance used in all regions of Thessaly and Epirus, danced to a variety of tunes. 6. THESSALIA COSTUMES This is the common, everyday costume worn by males throughout Greece. The trousers can be either black or white. The shirt is white with a wide sleeve. A black sleeveless vest “yeleki” and a black head scarf is worn on the head. A sash is tied around the waist and the feet are shod with Tsarouhia. DANCES 1. GAITANAKI. The dance is game like, using a pole and ribbons. The dancers hold onto the ribbons and dance forming patterns on the poles. 3. BERATI: This is danced face to face by both males & females 4. TASIA: From the region of Thessaly and Epirus and is danced by both men and women. Performed to the song with the same name “Tasia” and can be danced either in a circle or without holding hands. CONCERT 7. CENTRAL MACEDONIA LYKION ELLINIDON XANTHI COSTUME Top costume is called Episkopi Emathias and is worn in the plain of Pellas. The female costume consists of a long white dress heavily embroidered at the bottom. The amount of embroidery suggests the wealth and age of the wearer. A jacket called Kavathi is worn on top that has a trim on the sleeves. The sayias is worn on the head and it is shoulder length. This is topped by a triangular cap called the Kalpaki. The male wear knee high socks, white baggy pants with a short dress up to the knee. A black vest and red cumber band and black hat complete the outfit. Bottom costume is from Lyti Thessaloniki. The women wear a skirt called the Kondo. This has a feature of stripes and primary colours are used usually greens and reds. A distinguishing feature of the outfit is the fringed head piece worn on the forehead. The males wear black pants with knee high socks. White broad sleeve shirt under a black vest. 1. POUSETNITSA: A male dance that is characterised by impressive dance movements especially the dropping to the knees. 2. PROSKINITOS: A female dance from Goumenisa 3. STAGENA BAINTOUSKINOS A dance from the region of Arithea 4. POUSTSENO-AMOLITI A dance from the region of Florina. It has an impressive left movement during the dance. 5. ZARAMO RAMNA: “Xasapiko’ danced by both males & females from the region of Florina. 8. CHILDREN’S GROUP SIATISTA KOZANIS COSTUME The girls’ costumes are from Macedonia and were adapted to western style of dress. A woven silk or cotton shirt is trimmed with crochet edging. A dress is worn over the shirt. A vest, trimmed with gold braid “xrisokentito”. A velvet belt and buckle “porpi” and a red fez. The Boys wear a long pant called “salvari,” a shirt and a sash “zonari”. A vest “yeleko” is embroidered in black silk. DANCES 1. TSOPANOPOUKA: Danced only at weddings by both males & females in a rhythmic syrto 2. TRANOS: Danced at wedding outside the church right after the nuptials by all attending guests, also during 15th August “Panagias” in the town centre. It is performed in one large circle lead by the elders then followed by the youth. 3. SOUSTA KOZANIS: A dance that derives its name from the up and down motion. This particular sousta is danced in Kozani. 4. MAIS: A Syrtos danced from the region of Vlasti Kozani. 5. NIKILOS KOZANIS: A historic dance immitating the movement of passing through a narrow passage in a mountain. The dancers turn tightly to pass through. 6. OMORFOULA: A dance from western Macedonia PROGRAMME 9. MAKEDONIA-ALEXANDRIA COSTUME The girls wear a white dress underneath and a black dress on top called the “sayia”. This is folded back and fastened revealing the embroidery. A broad sash “zonary” is worn and is decorated by silver sequins “poulies” which is reminiscent of the ancient armour. A black apron and jacket are added. The costume has a distinctive head dress which resembles the ancient helmet. Legend has it that when Alexander the Great came to the region he took the helmets off his soldiers and gave them to the women to wear to honour their bravery. DANCES 1. KORI ELENI. A dance from central Macedonia with circular moves 2. DIMITROULA: A female dance from Alexandria 3. GAIDA: A male dance from Macedonia with a few changes from region to region. It took its name from the traditional instrument Gaida.